ANIMAL
/ˈænɪməl/
6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ANIMAL
noun
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In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).
"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."
- In non-scientific usage, any member of the kingdom Animalia other than a human.
adjective
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Of or relating to animals.
"animal instincts"
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Raw, base, unhindered by social codes.
"animal passions"
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Anagrams of ANIMAL
lamina8
manila8
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About the word ANIMAL
Is "ANIMAL" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ANIMAL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ANIMAL" worth?
In Scrabble, "ANIMAL" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "ANIMAL" mean?
In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).
What are the anagrams of "ANIMAL"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as ANIMAL: LAMINA, MANILA.